WOLVERTON

Charges filed against Wolverton, MN man involved in fatal New Year’s shooting

WOLVERTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Third-degree murder and manslaughter charges are filed against a Wolverton, Minnesota man involved in a shooting in Wolverton early New Year’s Day. According to court documents, 26-year-old Myron Johanson was waving a gun and pointing it at people during a party. A witness says Johanson walked up to 22-year-old Jorden Boehm, put the gun under his…

Shooting death investigation in Wilkin County

Myron Allen Johanson, Wilkin County JailWILKIN COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting death that happened after midnight. Authorities received a call for a person shot in the 1700 block of MN Hwy 75 near Wolverton around 12:49 a.m. When law enforcement arrived, a man was found with a gunshot injury and died at the…

Pickled Fest Quadruples Population of Wolverton

Residents of the small city in Wilkin County says having such a lively social event is invigorating.

WOLVERTON, MN (KVRR) – Off the beaten path in Minnesota, a celebration of all things pickled caused hundreds to flock to Wolverton. The second annual Pickled Fest took place by the Red Silo in Wolverton. The event was the brainchild of the owners of the Red Silo, who wanted to increase foot traffic to their city of about 130. They…

Man Killed After Rolling UTV Near Wolverton, Minnesota Home on Friday

WILKIN CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Wolverton, Minnesota man was killed in a side-by-side UTV rollover crash in the country near his home on Friday afternoon. Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Carl Nord was driving, hit a patch of gravel, and rolled. Deputies removed Nord and attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead. Four passengers were not injured….

Wolverton’s Hoof Beats For Healing mends through equine therapy

WOLVERTON, Minn. – Animal therapy is a popular alternative to traditional therapy. One farm in Minnesota is taking their equine assisted therapy program to new heights. The horse can be known as The Great Equalizer, they treat us how we treat them. Ricigliano Farms believes this makes them great therapy animals. The concept of Equine Assisted Therapy isn’t new, but the…

Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Field Near Wolverton

Wilkin County Sheriff's Office says the plane's engine seized about 1.5 miles east of town

WOLVERTON, Minn. — An agriculture plane makes an emergency landing in a field east of Wolverton. Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office received a call that the plane’s engine had seized and it went down about a mile and a half from the town. The pilot from Colfax, North Dakota was not injured and the plane had minimal damage. However, several gallons…

Wolverton, MN Town of the Week 4-2-19

Some late information that came in after the broadcast. Wolverton was named after a civil war surgeon, William Dilts Wolverton. He served for a time at Ft. Abercrombie and acquired land in the area from other soldiers that had received it as payment for service in the army. This is according to the Wolverton Centennial History Book. Categories: Town Of…

Train And Semi Collide Near Wolverton

Courtesy: KFGOWILKIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA (KFGO) – A semi carrying a load of wheat was struck by a BNSF freight train south of Wolverton, Minnesota. It happened around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday on a township road, a mile east of Hwy. 75. Wilkin County Sheriff Rick Fielder tells KFGO News, the semi driver escaped injury but the trailer was destroyed in the…